Mohapatra honoured in UN peace meet
Baleswar: Dr Jyotiskar Mohapatra, a native of Baleswar town, was recently felicitated in the United Nations Peace Convention held in Seoul. He is the general secretary of the India Chapter of the Global Cooperation Society, South Korea. A former Chairman of OTDC, Mohapatra was honoured in recognition of his efforts for global peace and harmony. From March next year, Mohapatra has been assigned to work for peace restoration in Africa, Rwanda and Mozambique.
Blossoms School holds Grandparents’ Day
Bhubaneswar: The Blossoms School, Bharatpur here paid respect to all senior citizens by observing the Grandparents’ Day on Saturday. School Principal Seemita Panda addressed the gathering followed by a dance performed by kids dedicating to all the grandparents. Grandparents energetically participated in a clay modeling contest and also played games “EkDujeKeliye” held in the school. School founder-manager Touraj Moghbelpour and founder-director Nadia Moghbelpour addressed the proud grandparents. A selfie corner was also arranged for grandparents along with their grandchildren.
Paradip Port hold Ghanta cooking competition
Paradip: The Paradip Port Ladies’ Club, Nuabazar organised a Ditiya Ghanta cooking competition on Wednesday among club members. Club president Bijayalaxmi Biswal and secretary Menaka Das coordinated the programme. Hotel Empires chief chef Manmohan Mallick and Mehetab Ali were judges. Rashmi Rath was adjudged first, Ishwari Bala Tripathy 2nd and Jyotshna Kujur 3rd winner. Chief guest Port Club president and PPT Trustee Rabi Das praised the ladies club’s activity to continue the Odia traditional celebrations with a healthy delicious food competition.
Adani Foundation holds jaundice awareness meet
Dhamra: The Adani Foundation in collaboration with the Helpage India organised an awareness programme on arthritis, jaundice and dengue in various panchayats of Chandbali and Tihidi block of Bhadrak district. The foundation has made two teams of doctors to sensitise people on how to fight with the periodical diseases. The teams also made the villagers aware of the symptom and prevention of dengue and malaria.